Plot:Emma, by Jane Austen, is about Emma Woodhouse, a young women in 18th century England. Emma lives in the village of Highbury, where she is in charge of keeping her father's home. Although she swears that she herself will never marry, Emma fancies herself to be a matchmaker, after successfully matching her former governess, Miss Taylor, to Mr. Weston. The only person who dares to argue that fact is her best friend, Mr. Knightley. When Emma meets Harriet Smith, the new girl in town, she immedietly wants to find Harriet a perfect match. As Emma helps Harriet, another new face in town, Mr. Churchill, capture's Emma's intrests. When both of the matches that Emma makes for Harriet go arwy, Harriet decides to take matters into her own hands and begins to take an interest in Mr. Knightley. Will Emma realize her true match and give up matchmaking? Or will she make the greatest mistake in her life? Emma is a fantastic romantic comedy about listening to your heart.
Characters: Emma Woodhouse
Twenty year old Emma is “handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition.” (Austen 1)
Since her mother died at a young age, and her older sister is married, Emma is already the head of her father’s household. She cares for her father and oversees the social goings-on in the village of Highbury. She considers herself to be a great matchmaker.
Mr. George Knightley
Emma's brother in law, and greatest friend. Mr. Knightly is a landowner who is in his thirties. He is the only one who is ever critical or judgemental of Emma, but he does it out of his love for her.
Harriet Smith
Seventeen year old Harriet is Emma's new friend, and lastest matchmaking case. She is described as pretty, but unremarkable with unknown parentage.
Mr. Frank Churchill
Mr. Churchill is the handsome relative of one of Emma's neighbor's and friends, Mrs. Weston. He and Emma flirt, and she begins to have a crush on him. It is later found out that he is secretly engaged to another lady form the village.
Mrs. Weston The former Miss Taylor was Emma's old governess and her first successful match. Since Emma made such a great match for her, Mrs. Weston is usually the advice giver in all of Emma's attempted matches. Minor Characters:
Mr. Woodhouse
Mr. Weston
Mr. Elton
Mrs. Elton
Miss Jane Fairfax
Do I Reccommend It?
Yes, I most definitely reccommed this book. I reccommed this book to any age group and both genders. It is a classic book, that does not contain anything innappropriate or graphic. It is the perfect read for a rainy day.
Why should this book be on the Outstanding Books List?
Emma, by Jane Austen, should be on the Outstanding Book List for many reasons. The first reason is the plot of the book. Emma is a comedic book about the different trials and perils of romance. This plot is so simple, that it is genius. Everybody can relate to something that happens in this book. Whether it is matching two people together, having a first crush, or realizing your true love, there is something in this book for everybody.
The second reason this book is outstanding is because of it's beautiful writting. This is Jane Austen's fourth novel, and every scene in it is a masterpiece. Austen uses beatuiful metaphors and symbols to keep the reader thinking. Some examples of such symbols are the tokens of affections that are given by several characters. An example is when Mr. Elton frames Emma’s portrait of Harriet as a symbol of affection for her, though Emma thinks that it as a symbol of affection for Harriet. Another token for affection example was when Harriet keeps court plaster and a pencil stub as souvenirs of Mr. Elton. When Harriet realizes her affection for him is not returned, she burns these items to show her disinterest in him. These are only a few of the interesting symbols that are used in Emma. Austen's writting is magical, and you know a book is good when it keeps you reading and thinking.
Emma is a classic book that has lasted throughout the years, and has remained very popular. It should be included on the Oustanding Books List for the mentioned reasons. It is a book that is sure to stand the test of time.
Videos
An amazing dancing scene with Emma and Mr. Knightley
Emma
By: Jane Austen
Plot: Emma, by Jane Austen, is about Emma Woodhouse, a young women in 18th century England. Emma lives in the village of Highbury, where she is in charge of keeping her father's home. Although she swears that she herself will never marry, Emma fancies herself to be a matchmaker, after successfully matching her former governess, Miss Taylor, to Mr. Weston. The only person who dares to argue that fact is her best friend, Mr. Knightley. When Emma meets Harriet Smith, the new girl in town, she immedietly wants to find Harriet a perfect match. As Emma helps Harriet, another new face in town, Mr. Churchill, capture's Emma's intrests. When both of the matches that Emma makes for Harriet go arwy, Harriet decides to take matters into her own hands and begins to take an interest in Mr. Knightley. Will Emma realize her true match and give up matchmaking? Or will she make the greatest mistake in her life? Emma is a fantastic romantic comedy about listening to your heart.
Characters:
Emma Woodhouse
Twenty year old Emma is “handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition.” (Austen 1)
Since her mother died at a young age, and her older sister is married, Emma is already the head of her father’s household. She cares for her father and oversees the social goings-on in the village of Highbury. She considers herself to be a great matchmaker.
Mr. George Knightley
Emma's brother in law, and greatest friend. Mr. Knightly is a landowner who is in his thirties. He is the only one who is ever critical or judgemental of Emma, but he does it out of his love for her.
Harriet Smith
Seventeen year old Harriet is Emma's new friend, and lastest matchmaking case. She is described as pretty, but unremarkable with unknown parentage.
Mr. Frank Churchill
Mr. Churchill is the handsome relative of one of Emma's neighbor's and friends, Mrs. Weston. He and Emma flirt, and she begins to have a crush on him. It is later found out that he is secretly engaged to another lady form the village.
Mrs. Weston
The former Miss Taylor was Emma's old governess and her first successful match. Since Emma made such a great match for her, Mrs. Weston is usually the advice giver in all of Emma's attempted matches.
Minor Characters:
Do I Reccommend It?
Yes, I most definitely reccommed this book. I reccommed this book to any age group and both genders. It is a classic book, that does not contain anything innappropriate or graphic. It is the perfect read for a rainy day.
Why should this book be on the Outstanding Books List?
Emma, by Jane Austen, should be on the Outstanding Book List for many reasons. The first reason is the plot of the book. Emma is a comedic book about the different trials and perils of romance. This plot is so simple, that it is genius. Everybody can relate to something that happens in this book. Whether it is matching two people together, having a first crush, or realizing your true love, there is something in this book for everybody.
The second reason this book is outstanding is because of it's beautiful writting. This is Jane Austen's fourth novel, and every scene in it is a masterpiece. Austen uses beatuiful metaphors and symbols to keep the reader thinking. Some examples of such symbols are the tokens of affections that are given by several characters. An example is when Mr. Elton frames Emma’s portrait of Harriet as a symbol of affection for her, though Emma thinks that it as a symbol of affection for Harriet. Another token for affection example was when Harriet keeps court plaster and a pencil stub as souvenirs of Mr. Elton. When Harriet realizes her affection for him is not returned, she burns these items to show her disinterest in him. These are only a few of the interesting symbols that are used in Emma. Austen's writting is magical, and you know a book is good when it keeps you reading and thinking.
Emma is a classic book that has lasted throughout the years, and has remained very popular. It should be included on the Oustanding Books List for the mentioned reasons. It is a book that is sure to stand the test of time.
Videos
An amazing dancing scene with Emma and Mr. Knightley
My favorite part!
Sources
Book Picture: "Emma". 26 Nov 1999. 22 March 2008. <http://www.audiostores.co.uk/austen_emma.gif>
Character Pictures: Era of Elegance."Emma". 8 Aug. 1996. 22 March 2008.
<http://www.erasofelegance.com/entertainment/movies/emma/emma.html>
Clip 1: "Emma Movie". 20 May 2005. 22 March 2008. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnh1U32wwYc&feature=related >
Clip 2: "Emma Part 11". 9 Dec. 2001. 22 March 2008. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quRejoJ1UEI>